Scyther NO Swiping
Washed up former great
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Landorus-T is a top-tier threat in STABmons, being able to check or counter most of the top threats on opposing teams. Because of its versatility, it fits in on virtually every team and every playstyle. Landorus-T has Intimidate, great physical bulk, and a strong defensive typing, allowing it to check many physical attackers. It also has amazing Attack and an expansive movepool, making it capable of being either a great wallbreaker or sweeper. However, Landorus-T must choose between its access to support moves and reliable recovery and its high-Base Power STAB moves. Landorus-T is also prone to four-moveslot syndrome, often having to choose between coverage moves or choose which support move helps its team the best. It also possesses merely average Speed, giving it trouble keeping up with many threats.
[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Defog / Stealth Rock
move 2: Roost
move 3: U-turn / Knock Off
move 4: Earthquake
item: Leftovers
ability: Intimidate
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 8 SpD / 8 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Defog helps Landorus-T support its team by clearing the field of entry hazards. Landorus-T makes for a good Defogger because it is immune to Spikes and neutral to Stealth Rock. Stealth Rock helps Landorus-T support its team by wearing down the foes as they switch in. Roost allows Landorus-T to restore half of its health, letting it stick around for a while. U-turn allows Landorus-T to switch out while maintaining momentum. Knock Off is an alternative to U-turn that has the advantage of ridding the foe of its item. Earthquake is Landorus-T's primary STAB attack and hits foes hard. Stone Edge is an alternative to hit foes such as Talonflame and Thundurus, which wouldn't mind Landorus-T otherwise.
Set Details
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The given Defense EVs paired with an Impish nature and Intimidate help make Landorus-T a fierce physically defensive wall. 252 EVs in HP serve to make Landorus-T as bulky as possible. 8 Special Defense EVs may not seem like much, but they help Landorus-T survive certain hits such as Mega Manectric's Hidden Power Ice. 8 Speed EVs make a difference as well, allowing Landorus-T to outspeed threats such as Modest Magnezone. Leftovers grants Landorus-T some passive recovery each turn, and Rocky Helmet serves as an alternative item to punish the common Fake Out + Extreme Speed users.
Usage Tips
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With its good natural bulk and Intimidate, defensive Landorus-T is able to switch into many physical attackers, particularly the many Fake Out + Extreme Speed users. However, Landorus-T does not like Ice- or Water-types, so try to switch it out when you see them. Its U-turn can provide good momentum and create many opportunities to safely switch in your setup sweeper or a counter to the foe. Don't forget that Roost takes away Landorus-T's Flying typing for the rest of that turn, so beware of slow Ground-type attacks on turns Landorus-T uses Roost. Also be aware that Defog clears entry hazards on your side of the field as well as the opponent's, so if you rely on stacking entry hazards, know that using Defog will help the opponent too. Don't let the foe set up to sweep your team; if it starts to set up, U-turn out to a teammate that can handle the foe.
Team Options
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Special walls such as Chansey and Meloetta pair well with Landorus-T to back up its average Special Defense, forming a durable core. Landorus-T backs up their subpar Defense in return. Landorus-T also works well with Electric- and Rock-type Pokemon such as Rotom-W, Raikou, Mega Diancie, Terrakion, and Tyranitar. Landorus-T takes the Ground- and Electric-type moves that they don't appreciate, and they take out the Water- and Ice-types that Landorus-T struggles against in return. Being a Defogger, Landorus-T works well with Pokemon weak to Stealth Rock, such as both Mega Charizard formes, Mega Pinsir, and Rotom-H, all of which can hit foes hard in return. Because some foes will try to set up on this passive Landorus-T, Pokemon like Unaware Clefable, Quagsire, Ditto, and Topsy-Turvy Sableye, which can stop setup sweepers, make for good teammates. Finally, Ferrothorn provides great defensive synergy with Landorus-T, and the two form a great defensive core together.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Precipice Blades / Earthquake
move 2: Dragon Ascent
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Stone Edge / Knock Off / Hidden Power Ice
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Intimidate
nature: Jolly / Naive
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
ivs: 30 Atk / 30 Def
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Precipice Blades is Landorus-T's premier STAB move and hits everything hard that doesn't resist it. However, if the move's imperfect accuracy scares you, Earthquake is an alternative that sacrifices some power for perfect accuracy. Dragon Ascent is Landorus-T's secondary STAB move that also hits many foes hard but lowers Landorus-T's Defense and Special Defense by one stage each time it is used. U-turn is good for getting chip damage and building momentum by switching into a teammate with a better matchup against the foe. Knock Off is good for ridding the foe of its item, potentially crippling its usefulness. Stone Edge is a good coverage move that hits many Flying-, Bug-, Fire-, and Ice-types hard. Hidden Power Ice is an alternative coverage move that is able to 2HKO opposing Landorus-T. Superpower is another option to surprise foes such as Ferrothorn and Tyranitar. Finally, Explosion is an option to keep momentum and inflict heavy damage.
Set Details
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Maximum EVs in Attack allow Landorus-T to deal the most damage possible. A Jolly nature along with maximum Speed EVs and Choice Scarf allows Landorus-T to outspeed every unboosted foe in the game. If using Hidden Power Ice, a Naive nature should be used so as to not lower Landorus-T's Special Attack, and 30 Attack and Defense IVs should be used to give it Hidden Power Ice. Intimidate lowers the foe's Attack by one stage, weakening its offensive power, often forcing the foe to switch.
Usage Tips
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Landorus-T can be used at any point in the game due to its versatility, but it works well early-game to help wear down the opposing team with U-turn, Knock Off, and its powerful STAB moves. It also works well late-game as a revenge killer. Choice Scarf locks Landorus-T into one move, so prediction is key. When in doubt, use U-turn and switch to a defensive teammate to take a hit from the foe. When using U-turn, it is important to predict your opponent's move and switch into a teammate that can take the hit. Switch out if your opponent switches in an Ice- or Water-type priority user such as Cloyster, Kyurem-B, or Azumarill. Landorus-T forces a lot of switches, so if you predict that the foe will switch, either use Knock Off to rid the switch-in of its item or use U-turn to keep up momentum and switch to a teammate with a better matchup against the switch-in. Running a Ground-type move on a Choice set is risky, so it is important to make sure that foes immune to Ground are eliminated before locking Landorus-T into it.
Team Options
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Other Volt Switch and U-turn users such as Rotom-W, which has great type synergy with Landorus-T, Raikou, Celebi, and Magnezone can form a VoltTurn core with Landorus-T that helps build momentum and wear down the opposing team. Because it forces many switches, Landorus-T appreciates entry hazard support from teammates such as Heatran, Tyranitar, and Ferrothorn, all of which Landorus-T can switch into Ground-type moves for. Water- and Rock-types also make for good teammates for Landorus-T in terms of defensive synergy. Water-types such as Blastoise and Starmie resist Water, while Landorus-T is immune to Electric. Rock-types such as Terrakion and Mega Diancie take out Ice-types, which Landorus-T doesn't like, and Landorus-T is immune to Ground. Landorus-T also pairs well with strong Fighting-types, such as Toxicroak and Mega Medicham, that can take down bulky foes such as Ferrothorn, Chansey, and Porygon2.
[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Precipice Blades / Earthquake
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: U-turn / Knock Off
move 4: Dragon Ascent / Rock Polish / Swords Dance
item: Earth Plate
ability: Intimidate
nature: Jolly / Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Precipice Blades hits everything extremely hard coupled with Earth Plate, 2HKOing maximum Defense Quagsire if Landorus-T runs an Adamant nature. It does, however, have imperfect accuracy. Earthquake is an alternative to Precipice Blades, trading some power for accuracy but still hitting very hard. Stone Edge attains perfect neutral coverage along with Landorus-T's Ground-type STAB move. U-turn allows Landorus-T to switch out of a bad situation while maintaining momentum. Knock Off is an alternative to U-turn that hits the foe hard and removes its item. Dragon Ascent is a secondary STAB option that hits extremely hard despite lowering Landorus-T's defensive stats. Rock Polish doubles Landorus-T's Speed, allowing it to outspeed all unboosted foes. Alternatively, Swords Dance increases Landorus-T's already impressive Attack to incredible levels.
Set Details
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Maximum EVs in Attack make the most of Landorus-T's impressive Attack. A Jolly nature and maximum Speed EVs allow Landorus-T to outspeed other threats like unboosted Meloetta. Alternatively, an Adamant nature gives Landorus-T maximum power. Earth Plate boosts Ground-type moves by 1.2, which, coupled with Landorus-T's incredible Attack, allows it to use its Ground-type STAB move to hit anything that doesn't resist it for incredible damage.
Usage Tips
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Precipice Blades 2HKOes most Pokemon that aren't resistant or immune to it, so don't be afraid to spam it. Because of its ability and impressive coverage, Landorus-T forces a lot of switches. Knock Off is great for punishing predicted switch-ins and ridding them of their item. Another option when predicting a switch is to use Rock Polish or Swords Dance should Landorus-T be running one of them, putting it in a better position to sweep. Landorus-T can also set up if you know that it can survive an incoming hit. Be careful when using Dragon Ascent, as even though it's powerful, the Defense and Special Defense drops make Landorus-T easily revenge killed. U-turn can be used when you know that Landorus-T outspeeds the foe to get chip damage and then switch to a teammate that can take the hit better. Even though Landorus-T has U-turn, don't be afraid to manually switch it out of battle. Landorus-T is susceptible to being revenge killed by Kyurem-B, Cloyster, and many fast Water-types, so don't let it take a hit from them.
Team Options
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Fake Out + Extreme Speed users such as Stoutland, Ursaring, and Snorlax appreciate having Landorus-T eliminate the Rock- and Steel-types that stand in their way. Landorus-T also works well with Electric- and Rock-types such as Rotom-W, Raikou, Tyranitar, and Mega Diancie, as they can help combat each other's weaknesses. They can eliminate the Ice- and Water-types that Landorus-T doesn't like, and in return, Landorus-T can switch into the Ground-type moves that they can't survive. Rotom-W has the added benefit of being able to take out opposing Landorus-T. Landorus-T appreciates entry hazard setters such as Ferrothorn, Terrakion, and Heatran to help wear down foes and sometimes bring them into OHKO range. Landorus-T appreciates specially defensive walls such as Chansey, Porygon2, Ferrothorn, and Tyranitar so that it can use U-turn and switch into them to take the special hits it may not be able to withstand.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Landorus-T can use Spikes alongside Stealth Rock to serve as an entry hazard stacker. Landorus-T could also run a double dance set with Rock Polish and Swords Dance to set up to sweep, but it has problems with many priority users. With its good defensive stats and Intimidate, Landorus-T has the option to use Calm Mind to boost its Special Attack and Special Defense, attacking with Earth Power and Oblivion Wing, the latter of which also recovers HP. Because Landorus-T forces a lot of switches, it could run Substitute. If running the move, you should also run Salac Berry, use Substitute to activate it, and then use the turn behind the Substitute to use Swords Dance to try to sweep. Landorus-T is also capable of running a set comprising Stealth Rock or Spikes, Roost, Earthquake, and Stone Edge with Leftovers to take advantage of both its offensive and defensive abilities.
Checks and Counters
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**Ice-types**: Ice-types such as Kyurem-B, Cloyster, and Weavile are often able to OHKO Landorus-T with their STAB moves.
**Water-types**: Landorus-T cannot take Water-type STAB moves from the likes of Gyarados, Azumarill, and Cloyster well. Rotom-W is possibly the best Landorus-T counter in the metagame, as it is immune to Ground, resists Flying, and is able to either hit back with Origin Pulse or burn Landorus-T with Scald or Will-O-Wisp.
**Fast Special Attackers**: Fast special attackers such as Serperior, Tornadus, and Thundurus are able to outspeed non-Choice Scarf Landorus-T and deal a lot of damage to if not outright KO it, as its Special Defense is just average.
**Status Spreaders**: Despite being immune to Thunder Wave, Landorus-T despises being burned or put to sleep from the likes of Sableye, Whimscott, Serperior, Glare Porygon2, Rotom-W, and Ferrothorn.
**Physically Defensive Walls**: Physically defensive walls such as Ferrothorn, Mega Scizor, Mega Slowbro, Garchomp, and opposing Landorus-T are able to switch into attacks from Landorus-T and either cripple it with status, set up on it, or chip away at its health.
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-- [QC: TEG/The Reptile/Unfixable ] --
-- [GP: Snobalt/P Squared ] --
[OVERVIEW]-- [QC: TEG/The Reptile/Unfixable ] --
-- [GP: Snobalt/P Squared ] --
Landorus-T is a top-tier threat in STABmons, being able to check or counter most of the top threats on opposing teams. Because of its versatility, it fits in on virtually every team and every playstyle. Landorus-T has Intimidate, great physical bulk, and a strong defensive typing, allowing it to check many physical attackers. It also has amazing Attack and an expansive movepool, making it capable of being either a great wallbreaker or sweeper. However, Landorus-T must choose between its access to support moves and reliable recovery and its high-Base Power STAB moves. Landorus-T is also prone to four-moveslot syndrome, often having to choose between coverage moves or choose which support move helps its team the best. It also possesses merely average Speed, giving it trouble keeping up with many threats.
[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Defog / Stealth Rock
move 2: Roost
move 3: U-turn / Knock Off
move 4: Earthquake
item: Leftovers
ability: Intimidate
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 8 SpD / 8 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Defog helps Landorus-T support its team by clearing the field of entry hazards. Landorus-T makes for a good Defogger because it is immune to Spikes and neutral to Stealth Rock. Stealth Rock helps Landorus-T support its team by wearing down the foes as they switch in. Roost allows Landorus-T to restore half of its health, letting it stick around for a while. U-turn allows Landorus-T to switch out while maintaining momentum. Knock Off is an alternative to U-turn that has the advantage of ridding the foe of its item. Earthquake is Landorus-T's primary STAB attack and hits foes hard. Stone Edge is an alternative to hit foes such as Talonflame and Thundurus, which wouldn't mind Landorus-T otherwise.
Set Details
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The given Defense EVs paired with an Impish nature and Intimidate help make Landorus-T a fierce physically defensive wall. 252 EVs in HP serve to make Landorus-T as bulky as possible. 8 Special Defense EVs may not seem like much, but they help Landorus-T survive certain hits such as Mega Manectric's Hidden Power Ice. 8 Speed EVs make a difference as well, allowing Landorus-T to outspeed threats such as Modest Magnezone. Leftovers grants Landorus-T some passive recovery each turn, and Rocky Helmet serves as an alternative item to punish the common Fake Out + Extreme Speed users.
Usage Tips
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With its good natural bulk and Intimidate, defensive Landorus-T is able to switch into many physical attackers, particularly the many Fake Out + Extreme Speed users. However, Landorus-T does not like Ice- or Water-types, so try to switch it out when you see them. Its U-turn can provide good momentum and create many opportunities to safely switch in your setup sweeper or a counter to the foe. Don't forget that Roost takes away Landorus-T's Flying typing for the rest of that turn, so beware of slow Ground-type attacks on turns Landorus-T uses Roost. Also be aware that Defog clears entry hazards on your side of the field as well as the opponent's, so if you rely on stacking entry hazards, know that using Defog will help the opponent too. Don't let the foe set up to sweep your team; if it starts to set up, U-turn out to a teammate that can handle the foe.
Team Options
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Special walls such as Chansey and Meloetta pair well with Landorus-T to back up its average Special Defense, forming a durable core. Landorus-T backs up their subpar Defense in return. Landorus-T also works well with Electric- and Rock-type Pokemon such as Rotom-W, Raikou, Mega Diancie, Terrakion, and Tyranitar. Landorus-T takes the Ground- and Electric-type moves that they don't appreciate, and they take out the Water- and Ice-types that Landorus-T struggles against in return. Being a Defogger, Landorus-T works well with Pokemon weak to Stealth Rock, such as both Mega Charizard formes, Mega Pinsir, and Rotom-H, all of which can hit foes hard in return. Because some foes will try to set up on this passive Landorus-T, Pokemon like Unaware Clefable, Quagsire, Ditto, and Topsy-Turvy Sableye, which can stop setup sweepers, make for good teammates. Finally, Ferrothorn provides great defensive synergy with Landorus-T, and the two form a great defensive core together.
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Precipice Blades / Earthquake
move 2: Dragon Ascent
move 3: U-turn
move 4: Stone Edge / Knock Off / Hidden Power Ice
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Intimidate
nature: Jolly / Naive
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
ivs: 30 Atk / 30 Def
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Precipice Blades is Landorus-T's premier STAB move and hits everything hard that doesn't resist it. However, if the move's imperfect accuracy scares you, Earthquake is an alternative that sacrifices some power for perfect accuracy. Dragon Ascent is Landorus-T's secondary STAB move that also hits many foes hard but lowers Landorus-T's Defense and Special Defense by one stage each time it is used. U-turn is good for getting chip damage and building momentum by switching into a teammate with a better matchup against the foe. Knock Off is good for ridding the foe of its item, potentially crippling its usefulness. Stone Edge is a good coverage move that hits many Flying-, Bug-, Fire-, and Ice-types hard. Hidden Power Ice is an alternative coverage move that is able to 2HKO opposing Landorus-T. Superpower is another option to surprise foes such as Ferrothorn and Tyranitar. Finally, Explosion is an option to keep momentum and inflict heavy damage.
Set Details
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Maximum EVs in Attack allow Landorus-T to deal the most damage possible. A Jolly nature along with maximum Speed EVs and Choice Scarf allows Landorus-T to outspeed every unboosted foe in the game. If using Hidden Power Ice, a Naive nature should be used so as to not lower Landorus-T's Special Attack, and 30 Attack and Defense IVs should be used to give it Hidden Power Ice. Intimidate lowers the foe's Attack by one stage, weakening its offensive power, often forcing the foe to switch.
Usage Tips
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Landorus-T can be used at any point in the game due to its versatility, but it works well early-game to help wear down the opposing team with U-turn, Knock Off, and its powerful STAB moves. It also works well late-game as a revenge killer. Choice Scarf locks Landorus-T into one move, so prediction is key. When in doubt, use U-turn and switch to a defensive teammate to take a hit from the foe. When using U-turn, it is important to predict your opponent's move and switch into a teammate that can take the hit. Switch out if your opponent switches in an Ice- or Water-type priority user such as Cloyster, Kyurem-B, or Azumarill. Landorus-T forces a lot of switches, so if you predict that the foe will switch, either use Knock Off to rid the switch-in of its item or use U-turn to keep up momentum and switch to a teammate with a better matchup against the switch-in. Running a Ground-type move on a Choice set is risky, so it is important to make sure that foes immune to Ground are eliminated before locking Landorus-T into it.
Team Options
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Other Volt Switch and U-turn users such as Rotom-W, which has great type synergy with Landorus-T, Raikou, Celebi, and Magnezone can form a VoltTurn core with Landorus-T that helps build momentum and wear down the opposing team. Because it forces many switches, Landorus-T appreciates entry hazard support from teammates such as Heatran, Tyranitar, and Ferrothorn, all of which Landorus-T can switch into Ground-type moves for. Water- and Rock-types also make for good teammates for Landorus-T in terms of defensive synergy. Water-types such as Blastoise and Starmie resist Water, while Landorus-T is immune to Electric. Rock-types such as Terrakion and Mega Diancie take out Ice-types, which Landorus-T doesn't like, and Landorus-T is immune to Ground. Landorus-T also pairs well with strong Fighting-types, such as Toxicroak and Mega Medicham, that can take down bulky foes such as Ferrothorn, Chansey, and Porygon2.
[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Precipice Blades / Earthquake
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: U-turn / Knock Off
move 4: Dragon Ascent / Rock Polish / Swords Dance
item: Earth Plate
ability: Intimidate
nature: Jolly / Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Precipice Blades hits everything extremely hard coupled with Earth Plate, 2HKOing maximum Defense Quagsire if Landorus-T runs an Adamant nature. It does, however, have imperfect accuracy. Earthquake is an alternative to Precipice Blades, trading some power for accuracy but still hitting very hard. Stone Edge attains perfect neutral coverage along with Landorus-T's Ground-type STAB move. U-turn allows Landorus-T to switch out of a bad situation while maintaining momentum. Knock Off is an alternative to U-turn that hits the foe hard and removes its item. Dragon Ascent is a secondary STAB option that hits extremely hard despite lowering Landorus-T's defensive stats. Rock Polish doubles Landorus-T's Speed, allowing it to outspeed all unboosted foes. Alternatively, Swords Dance increases Landorus-T's already impressive Attack to incredible levels.
Set Details
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Maximum EVs in Attack make the most of Landorus-T's impressive Attack. A Jolly nature and maximum Speed EVs allow Landorus-T to outspeed other threats like unboosted Meloetta. Alternatively, an Adamant nature gives Landorus-T maximum power. Earth Plate boosts Ground-type moves by 1.2, which, coupled with Landorus-T's incredible Attack, allows it to use its Ground-type STAB move to hit anything that doesn't resist it for incredible damage.
Usage Tips
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Precipice Blades 2HKOes most Pokemon that aren't resistant or immune to it, so don't be afraid to spam it. Because of its ability and impressive coverage, Landorus-T forces a lot of switches. Knock Off is great for punishing predicted switch-ins and ridding them of their item. Another option when predicting a switch is to use Rock Polish or Swords Dance should Landorus-T be running one of them, putting it in a better position to sweep. Landorus-T can also set up if you know that it can survive an incoming hit. Be careful when using Dragon Ascent, as even though it's powerful, the Defense and Special Defense drops make Landorus-T easily revenge killed. U-turn can be used when you know that Landorus-T outspeeds the foe to get chip damage and then switch to a teammate that can take the hit better. Even though Landorus-T has U-turn, don't be afraid to manually switch it out of battle. Landorus-T is susceptible to being revenge killed by Kyurem-B, Cloyster, and many fast Water-types, so don't let it take a hit from them.
Team Options
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Fake Out + Extreme Speed users such as Stoutland, Ursaring, and Snorlax appreciate having Landorus-T eliminate the Rock- and Steel-types that stand in their way. Landorus-T also works well with Electric- and Rock-types such as Rotom-W, Raikou, Tyranitar, and Mega Diancie, as they can help combat each other's weaknesses. They can eliminate the Ice- and Water-types that Landorus-T doesn't like, and in return, Landorus-T can switch into the Ground-type moves that they can't survive. Rotom-W has the added benefit of being able to take out opposing Landorus-T. Landorus-T appreciates entry hazard setters such as Ferrothorn, Terrakion, and Heatran to help wear down foes and sometimes bring them into OHKO range. Landorus-T appreciates specially defensive walls such as Chansey, Porygon2, Ferrothorn, and Tyranitar so that it can use U-turn and switch into them to take the special hits it may not be able to withstand.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Landorus-T can use Spikes alongside Stealth Rock to serve as an entry hazard stacker. Landorus-T could also run a double dance set with Rock Polish and Swords Dance to set up to sweep, but it has problems with many priority users. With its good defensive stats and Intimidate, Landorus-T has the option to use Calm Mind to boost its Special Attack and Special Defense, attacking with Earth Power and Oblivion Wing, the latter of which also recovers HP. Because Landorus-T forces a lot of switches, it could run Substitute. If running the move, you should also run Salac Berry, use Substitute to activate it, and then use the turn behind the Substitute to use Swords Dance to try to sweep. Landorus-T is also capable of running a set comprising Stealth Rock or Spikes, Roost, Earthquake, and Stone Edge with Leftovers to take advantage of both its offensive and defensive abilities.
Checks and Counters
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**Ice-types**: Ice-types such as Kyurem-B, Cloyster, and Weavile are often able to OHKO Landorus-T with their STAB moves.
**Water-types**: Landorus-T cannot take Water-type STAB moves from the likes of Gyarados, Azumarill, and Cloyster well. Rotom-W is possibly the best Landorus-T counter in the metagame, as it is immune to Ground, resists Flying, and is able to either hit back with Origin Pulse or burn Landorus-T with Scald or Will-O-Wisp.
**Fast Special Attackers**: Fast special attackers such as Serperior, Tornadus, and Thundurus are able to outspeed non-Choice Scarf Landorus-T and deal a lot of damage to if not outright KO it, as its Special Defense is just average.
**Status Spreaders**: Despite being immune to Thunder Wave, Landorus-T despises being burned or put to sleep from the likes of Sableye, Whimscott, Serperior, Glare Porygon2, Rotom-W, and Ferrothorn.
**Physically Defensive Walls**: Physically defensive walls such as Ferrothorn, Mega Scizor, Mega Slowbro, Garchomp, and opposing Landorus-T are able to switch into attacks from Landorus-T and either cripple it with status, set up on it, or chip away at its health.
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